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GIS technology applications in environmental and earth sciences / Bai Tian.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Tian, Bai, author.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Environmental sciences--Remote sensing.
- Environmental sciences.
- Environmental sciences--Remote sensing--Case studies.
- Earth sciences--Remote sensing.
- Earth sciences.
- Earth sciences--Remote sensing--Case studies.
- Geographic information systems.
- Geographic information systems--Case studies.
- Genre:
- Electronic books.
- Case studies.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource
- polychrome
- Other Title:
- Geographic information systems echnology applications in environmental and earth sciences.
- Place of Publication:
- Boca Raton, FL : Taylor & Francis, 2017.
- System Details:
- text file
- Summary:
- This book starts with an overview of GIS technology, what GIS technology is, what it can do, what software products are available, etc. Then, throughout the book, the author explains with many case studies, programs, maps, graphics, and 3D models how GIS and other related technologies can be used to automate mapping processes, collect, process, edit, store, manage, and share datasets, statistically analyze data, model, and visualize large datasets to understand patterns, trends, and relationships to make educated decisions. This book is an excellent resource for anyone who is interested in GIS and related technologies, geology, natural resource, and environmental science. Book jacket.
- Contents:
- 1. General overview of GIS
- 2. Collecting field data more efficiently with GIS and GPS technologies
- 3. Processing and analyzing data to extract useful and meaningful information
- 4. Mapping and analyzing geology data with GIS
- 5. Data modeling and visualization
- 6. Sharing GIS data and maps through the internet.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Description based on print version record.
- Local Notes:
- Acquired for the Penn Libraries with assistance from the Class of 1891 Department of Arts Fund.
- Other Format:
- Print version: Tian, Bai. GIS technology applications in environmental and earth sciences.
- ISBN:
- 9781498776059
- 1498776051
- OCLC:
- 959328795
- Access Restriction:
- Restricted for use by site license.
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